Elevated Carbon Dioxide Levels Have Been Shown to Contribute to the Greenhouse

question 57

Multiple Choice

Elevated carbon dioxide levels have been shown to contribute to the greenhouse effect,resulting in an increase in mean global temperature.Ecosystems where the largest warming has already occurred include snow-covered northern coniferous forests,tundra,and arctic sea ice habitats.Which statement best explains how the elimination of ice-covered ecosystems affects the rise or fall in global temperature?

• A)Melting ice releases dissolved ozone gas, which adds to the greenhouse effect.
• B)More reflective surfaces of ice are replaced with darker, more absorptive surfaces, thereby contributing to the warming trend.
• C)Large-scale ice melts actually contribute toward lowering global temperatures by decreasing salinity of the oceans.
• D)Carbon dioxide levels are lowered as a result of greater volume of water to accommodate greater dissolved gas.

Recognize and articulate the complexities and nuances in defining feminism.

Identify and understand the differences between prejudice, discrimination, and oppression with examples.

Acknowledge common misconceptions and stereotypes about feminism and their impacts.

Understand the importance of recognizing social, cultural, and economic diversity in social work.

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Definitions:

Social Organization

The pattern of relationships and social arrangements that form within a society or group.

Anti-Semitism

Prejudice, discrimination, or hostility specifically directed against Jews as a religious, ethnic, or racial group.

Secondary Groups

Larger and more impersonal than primary groups. Compared with primary groups, social interaction in secondary groups creates weaker emotional ties, extends over a shorter period, involves a narrow range of activities, and results in most group members having at most a passing acquaintance with one another.

Impersonal

Lacking warmth or personal interest; characterized by an objective, neutral attitude that does not consider personal feelings or relationships.